Manager, Software Development at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software, EcommerceIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of frontend web development engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role
  • Proven track record of leading frontend teams to deliver highly available, customer-facing applications at scale
  • Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and continuous improvements in both products and processes
  • Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies: React (required), TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), CSS-in-JS, state management frameworks, and responsive design
  • Strong understanding of web performance, security, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO principles
  • Experience working with GraphQL/REST and backend-for-frontend patterns in architectures
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS or Azure), CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and DevOps practices
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across design, product, and backend engineering teams
  • Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop top engineering talent
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of frontend engineers focused on building scalable, performant, and accessible ecommerce applications
  • Monitor and optimize application performance, making data-driven decisions to improve user experience
  • Work with multi-functional teams to build, develop, and implement world-class secure, and reliable customer journeys
  • Develop and apply a frontend technology strategy for checkout, paywall and post-purchase experiences, using modern frameworks like React, GraphQL, and Next.js
  • Foster engineering innovation by setting coding norms, effective testing procedures, and seamless delivery pipelines
  • Coordinate with product managers to determine and prioritize features, ensuring we meet our ambitious goals
  • Inspire innovation and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance
  • Stay ahead of frontend trends and bring modern approaches (performance optimization, accessibility, personalization, experimentation) into Adobe’s ecommerce experiences
  • Work closely with global teams to align on product vision, architecture, and roadmap delivery

Skills

React
GraphQL
Next.js
Frontend Development
Ecommerce
Performance Optimization
Accessible Web
Scalable Applications

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$668.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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